Approves Acceptance of certification and placement of Oakland Public Safety, Cleanliness and Community Accountability Act parcel tax on June 2026 ballot, 8-0
The Oakland City Council adopted Senate Bill 79 implementation Ordinance (item 4.2) as recommended by planning staff, incorporating amendments from Councilmembers Unger, Wong, and Houston, on a 6-0-1 vote (Fife abstaining, Gallo/one absent) after an initial 4-4 tie the mayor decl…
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Council adopted resolution accepting certification of initiative petition results (887 valid signatures, 113.47% of required) and calling a special municipal election on 06/02/2026 to submit a proposed ordinance imposing an annual parcel tax of $192 for single-family parcels, raising approximately $34,000,000 annually for nine years for public safety, fire stations, homelessness, and illegal dumping. City attorney amendments to the ballot question adopted. Vote 8-0.
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The Oakland City Council adopted Senate Bill 79 implementation Ordinance (item 4.2) as recommended by planning staff, incorporating amendments from Councilmembers Unger, Wong, and Houston, on a 6-0-1 vote (Fife abstaining, Gallo/one absent) after an initial 4-4 tie the mayor decl…
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On the record: the chair, 7 councilmembers, 5 staff members, a witness, and 26 members of the public.
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